Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (12.5 oz) chicken breast in water, well-drained and very dry
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Optional: ¼ cup low-sugar pizza sauce
- Optional: ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: Sliced vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions
- Optional: Turkey pepperoni or any lean protein
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the canned chicken in a towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a bowl, mix the dried chicken, egg, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt until combined.
- Press the mixture into a ¼ inch thick crust on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until edges are golden and center is firm.
- Spread sauce and toppings evenly over crust.
- Return to oven and bake an additional 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to press the chicken dry — moisture is the biggest issue for crust structure. You can freeze the prebaked crust for quick weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg